Crossword clue
Abridge crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Abridge”, from 3–10 letters. The most likely answer is SHORTEN.
Top answer
SHORTEN
7 letters · Make shorter
All answers for “Abridge”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| CUT | 3 | Reduce in length |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| TRIM | 4 | Cut slightly |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| PRUNE | 5 | Cut away excess |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| REDUCE | 6 | Make smaller |
| DIGEST | 6 | Summarise |
| PRECIS | 6 | Summarise a text |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| SHORTEN Best match | 7 | Make shorter |
| CURTAIL | 7 | Cut short |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| CONDENSE | 8 | Express in fewer words |
| TRUNCATE | 8 | Shorten by cutting off |
| COMPRESS | 8 | Squeeze into less space |
| CONTRACT | 8 | Make shorter |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| SUMMARISE | 9 | Give main points, British spelling |
| SUMMARIZE | 9 | Give main points, American spelling |
| EPITOMISE | 9 | Summarise, British spelling |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| ABBREVIATE | 10 | Shorten a word or text |
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What does “Abridge” mean?
A verb meaning to shorten a book or text without losing its sense, or to curtail.
Solving tip
Base-form verbs fit: CUT, SHORTEN, CONDENSE, ABBREVIATE, TRUNCATE. EPITOMISE and PRECIS relate to summarising.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Abridge"?
The most likely answer is SHORTEN (7 letters) — Make shorter. Other common answers are CONDENSE (8), CUT (3), ABBREVIATE (10), TRUNCATE (8).
How many letters are in the answer to "Abridge"?
Answers to "Abridge" range from 3–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.